Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Why I'm supporting the wildest, most radical left wing candidate: [View all]Awsi Dooger
(14,565 posts)I'll keep mentioning that because it was one of the most startling numbers I have ever seen, after studying exit poll and political math since 1992.
It shouldn't be possible to reach 46% in that category no matter what you say or do. Candidates who lose by 30% don't threaten that number. For it to show up in a 50/50 race means we really butchered the nomination process because almost everyone who didn't vote for Gillum basically didn't consider it, deeming him too far to the extreme. DeSantis was called too conservative by "only" 35%, which is still a high number but within the high normal range.
Andrew Gillum basically created his own outer space tier with that 46%.
I don't want to attempt that nationally. Bernie Sanders would mean Florida is not in play. In a decade or so when the demographic changes have taken greater hold nationally, then we can nominate further to the left. Right now against an incumbent electability needs to be front and center.
I'd give anything to have Gwen Graham as Florida governor right now. Unforced error.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden